Sweet 16 vs Quinceañera | Union Park Photo Session
Do you know the difference between a Sweet16 and Quinceanera?
Catherine wanted to do something special for her daughter Shemaiah on her birthday. Yes it looks like a Quinceanera but it is a Sweet 16 since the family is from the Philippines. In Philippines usually we celebrate 18th birthday for a woman. The ceremony is totally different from sweet 16 but since they’re here in US they follow the American tradition which is 16th birthday to make look similar to Quinceanera.
They dress like a Princess, the ceremony was almost the same too. They change the shoes from sneakers too stiletto shoes. They put the crown on her head after the shoes and dance each with mom and dad. She open her gifts from her parents and the parents prepared some speech for her during ceremony. After the ceremony time to eat, drinks and dance party. So she gave her a sweet 16 birthday photos shoot. They chose Union Park in Wesley Chapel.
Photographer: Mir Salgado Photography
This session was a sweet 16 but the dress and party was like a quinceanera.
Catherine wanted to do something special for her daughter Shemaiah on her birthday. Yes it looks like a Quinceanera but it is a Sweet 16 since the family is from the Philippines. In Philippines usually we celebrate 18th birthday for a woman. The ceremony is totally different from sweet 16 but since they’re here in US they follow the American tradition which is 16th birthday to make look similar to Quinceanera.
They dress like a Princess, the ceremony was almost the same too. They change the shoes from sneakers too stiletto shoes. They put the crown on her head after the shoes and dance each with mom and dad. She open her gifts from her parents and the parents prepared some speech for her during ceremony. After the ceremony time to eat, drinks and dance party. So she gave her a sweet 16 birthday photos shoot. They chose Union Park in Wesley Chapel. The Quezada family was referred by Hesper.
Shemaiah had her makeup done by @loveleehesper.
Do you know the difference between a Sweet16 and Quinceanera?
For every similarity between a quinceanera and a sweet 16 birthday party, there are just as many noteworthy differences. Obviously, the biggest one is age – a quinceanera is a celebration for a girl who is turning 15, while a sweet 16 party is simply a huge birthday bash for a young lady turning 16. Each type of party is extravagant, memorable and elaborate, but both definitely have a diverse set of differences you should be aware of. Quinceañeras and Sweet Sixteens revolve around family and friends with you being the center of attention. Each party represents a celebration in entering woman-hood, but their different traditions separate them in almost all aspects.
QUINCEANERA
Steeped in religion and tradition, a quinceanera celebrates a young Latina girl’s journey into adulthood when she turns 15. This type of party typically begins with a religious ceremony at a Catholic church. One of the most common traditions is called the “Change of Shoes” – this includes the birthday girl swapping her flat dress shoes for high heels, which are slipped onto her feet by her father or a parental figure. The custom signifies leaving behind a girlish childhood for entry into more mature womanhood. Another aspect of a quinceanera involves the birthday girl wearing a fancy, colorful and glamorous dress along with a shiny tiara. She will also have a “court” of individuals to help her celebrate on a special day. These friends and family members will have matching dresses and tuxedos, and will also have to memorize a few different dances for the actual celebration part of the day. There will be a DJ playing both Spanish and English songs, lots of dancing, food, and fun for everyone involved. Including MGM Banquet Hall, there are a few additional banquet halls in Glendale, California, that are familiar with the customs and intricacies of a quinceanera, so be sure to ask for experience in this type of birthday party before booking.
SWEET 16
Another birthday bash for a teenage girl, popularized in the United States, is the Sweet 16. Again, this is typically a spectacular celebration of a young lady turning 16, blossoming into a woman and in many cases, obtaining a driver’s license. A Sweet 16 party doesn’t have a religious component to it, or a multitude of cultural and religious traditions like a quinceanera does. There is oftentimes a theme or at least a color scheme for the party. Sometimes the birthday girl may request that guests wear that color to the celebration, but that isn’t always the case. Depending on the budget, some parties are over-the-top elaborate and include ice sculptures, live bands, a photo booth, high-end food and ‘mocktails’, a multi-tiered cake and swag bags for those in attendance. The birthday girl and her closest friends may even arrive in a limousine for the evening and some parents will book a hotel room for them to continue the party after it’s time to leave the banquet hall.
Location: Union Park
Here is a great video Link:
https://youtu.be/mq1D1YS267Q
Family Park Session | Nature Photos | Family Fun
The family session was taken at Philippe Park in Saftey Harbour. This park is full of many diffrent sceneries for photos and family time. The location has a Playground, a rock climbing park, a ball field, and picnic shelters with grills. There is also a place for fishing.
Location: Philippe Park
Photographer: Mir Salgado Photography
This family has been my client for four years or more!! They always come with “Sparky” the puppy. Karla’s mom (Dora) goes to our church in St.Mark Evangelist. Pablo is the name of the dad and this time they came with grandma, aunt, and cousin.
We did this family session before Christmas, but it was intentionally close to Karla’s seventh birthday.
The family session was taken at Philippe Park in Saftey Harbour. This park is full of many diffrent sceneries for photos and family time. The location has a Playground, a rock climbing park, a ball field, and picnic shelters with grills. There is also a place for fishing.
The best part is that parking is easy and free.
Check out this IG reel from a maternity session we did at Philippe Park. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVLXiVJgPmJ/?utm_medium=copy_link
Thank you for trusting me with your family for all these years.
New Tampa Nature Park | Family Park Session | Park Photos
Siblings don’t choose each other, but siblings do shape each other. For parents, this makes it important to remember that kids are not only unique and different from each other but that they are also keenly aware of those differences. Acknowledging that can be really helpful, but it’s important that parents are smart about the way they talk to one of their children about another one of their children. Finesse matters.
So Ary asked me to do a session with both girls! Sophia and Valentina are growing so fast and she does not want to miss a moment.
Siblings don’t choose each other, but siblings do shape each other. For parents, this makes it important to remember that kids are not only unique and different from each other but that they are also keenly aware of those differences. Acknowledging that can be really helpful, but it’s important that parents are smart about the way they talk to one of their children about another one of their children. Finesse matters.
As much time as you've spent with your siblings and as well as you know them, there are probably a lot of important things that are left unsaid. Especially during difficult times, when we have to stop and reassess what's truly important in our lives, it's the perfect moment to consider the sort of kind words and worthwhile conversations that can help strengthen your relationship but can be easily overlooked in the day-to-day. So love each other always!
New Tampa Nature Park Famous for its zipline, the park also has trails and boardwalks and includes a connection to a trail at Hillsborough County's Flatwoods Wilderness Regional Park.
Biking Trails, Environmental Education Center, Park Benches, Paved Hiking / Walking Trails, Ziplines, and much more.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful girls’ moments with us.
REEL:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQ1wj4XgLmE/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSjl4s7gxT5/
Photographer: mirsalgado.com
LOCATION: NEW TAMPA NATURE PARK
Deco: Home Goods and Hobby Lobby
Outfits: Etsy
Balloons: Publix
Smash Cake Session | Lettuce Lake Park | Oliver's 1st Birthday
This beautiful baby boy Oliver just turned one and his parents decided to do something special for him. He celebrated his birthday with his family. Little Oliver took photos with his Mom, Dad, & sister Emma.
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This beautiful baby boy Oliver just turned one and his parents decided to do something special for him. He celebrated his birthday with his family. Little Oliver took photos with his Mom, Dad, & sister Emma. This sweet family is actually my neighbor and we had the pleasure of doing her maternity session during the pandemic last year. Now we are celebrating his 1st birthday!
The FOX theme was a perfect fit for Lettuce Lake Park. The pretty fox cake was made by Delicious Homemade Bakery. They did a great job creating this cake. Oliver had a great time smashing it!
The decor was purchased from Homegoods. The kid’s outfits came from Carters
Cake: https://www.instagram.com/delicious.homemade.bakery/
Tampa Photographer: https://www.mirsalgado.com/
Decor: HomeGoods
Outfit: Carters
